Background
Felton, John Charles was born on December 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank N. and Mabel Rose (Hansch) Felten.
Felton, John Charles was born on December 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank N. and Mabel Rose (Hansch) Felten.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1952.
Sales representative Shell Oil Corporation, 1956-1958. Vice president marketing MCM Industries, 1958-1963. President, general manager subsidiary Medalist Manufacturing Company, 1963-1967.
With United States Railway Manufacturing Company (now Evans Transportation Company), Chicago, 1967-1973, president, 1970-1973. Executive vice president, general manager transportation systems and industrial group Evans Products Company, 1973-1974, president, since 1974, executive vice president Portland, Oregon, since 1975, director. Director First National Bank, Des Plaines, Illinois.
Board directors Northwest Suburban Young Men’s Christian Association, Palatine, Illinois Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1955. Member American Railway Car Institute (board directors 1969), Railway Supply Institute (board directors 1972), Railway Progress Institute (governor 1972), National Freight Traffic Association, Young President Organization, Alpha Sigma Phi.
Married Sally Louise McDougall, October 20, 1956. Children: Leslie Margaret, John William.